In earlier days I used to like introducing new music in concerts but now I feel that I have done my duty to young composers... so I return to my first love Romantic music – and especially to Brahms who has always been my favourite. (Pierre Monteux)

In earlier days I used to like introducing new music in concerts but now I feel that I have done my duty to young composers... so I return to my first love Romantic music – and especially to Brahms who has always been my favourite.

Pierre Monteux

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